Development Engineer

About Us:

Kempsey Shire Council (KSC) is located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, known for its genuine hospitality, pristine beaches, sub-tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, rock river gorges, sprawling farmland and peaceful villages.

We are a progressive, proactive and dynamic organisation, and we pride ourselves on the respectful and supportive workplace we have cultivated. With 360+ dedicated staff managing $1.3 billion worth of assets across many sites throughout the Shire, KSC work closely with our community to build an inspired, connected Macleay Valley.

Your New Role:

Are you a civil or environmental engineer looking for a dynamic career with an organisation with a great workplace culture? Do you thrive in a supportive environment where you feel heard and respected?

We have the perfect opportunity to work in one of NSW’s most beautiful regions!

As a Development Engineer in our multi-award-winning organisation, you will support the Coordinator Building Surveyor in providing a complete service in relation to development assessment, specifically with respect to the engineering aspects of development.

Key accountabilities include:

• Providing professional advice, support and guidance to internal and external stakeholders with respect to the engineering aspects of development
• Assessing, evaluating and recommending on engineering aspects of development having regard to all relevant requirements.
• Assessing, determining and issuing development related applications including construction certificates and compliance certificates under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
• Assisting Council to perform the functions of a Principal Certifying Authority with respect to subdivision work.

For a full list of the Key Accountabilities of the role, please refer to the Position Description.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will possess tertiary qualifications in civil/environmental engineering or similar discipline, or demonstrated experience at an appropriate level to competently carry out the duties of the position.

You will also possess demonstrated experience in engineering/technical development functions of a Local Government or private consultancy including the assessment and supervision of engineering aspects of land development; experience in the assessment of development related applications including development applications, construction certificates, subdivision certificates and water supply/sewerage/stormwater drainage work; demonstrated knowledge and application of engineering design and construction techniques associated with development including stormwater, on-site detentions, bioretentions, road, transport and environmental practice.

Benefits of working for Kempsey Shire Council:

As the successful candidate, you’ll enjoy:

• A permanent full-time position, 35-hour work week
• Monthly RDOs
• Weekly salary of $1,724.94 to $1,941.44 (plus superannuation).
• Generous leave entitlements, including access to Long Service Leave after five years
• A working environment focussed on wellbeing, including flexible work arrangements, rostered days off, EAP access, social club, and health and wellbeing programs.
• Fitness Passports for discounted access to a range of gym and pool facilities.
• Career development and learning opportunities, access to study leave if required.
• Novated Leasing and salary packaging options (for eligible roles).
• A supportive, collaborative working environment designed to help you grow!
• A fantastic lifestyle and work life balance, on the beautiful Mid-North Coast.

Interested?

Please apply via Council’s website http://careers.kempsey.nsw.gov.au/. Note that you will be required to prepare and submit:

• A short statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities of the role (as listed in the Position Description); and
• Your current resume.

Applications Close: COB Monday, 18 November 2024

Please note that Council reserves the right to close this job advertisement before the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

Have questions? Please contact Retha du Preez–Group Manager Development and Compliance , for a confidential discussion on Ph: 02 6566 3200.

Please Note: Our recruitment notification process is primarily via system generated emails.  Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates.

If you experience any difficulties applying online, please contact the Recruitment team on 02 6566 3200 or email jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au

Thank you and good luck with your application.

Kempsey Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our diverse, inclusive and values-led workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse culture and linguistic backgrounds and people with a disability. In addition, Kempsey Shire Council will provide reasonable adjustments for suitably qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please discuss with the advertised contact person. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.